Naro village, Topchanchi block | Pincode 828402

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

UMESH KUMAR MAHATO

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LGD code: 361390
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population: 1,814
Households: 349
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,106

Census 2011 · in context

How Naro compares

By population, Naro ranks #19 of 114 villages in Topchanchi mandal.

Literacy rate

59.1%

−1.1% vs mandal average

Naro: 59.1%
Topchanchi mandal: 60.2%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

+41 vs mandal average

Naro: 965
Topchanchi mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Naro: 5.2
Topchanchi mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Naro at a glance

Naro is a village of 1,814 people in 349 households (Census 2011) in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 19th-largest of 114 villages in Topchanchi block. Literacy is 59%, 1 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 965 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828402, served by Topchanchi post office; the LGD village code is 361390. The sarpanch is UMESH KUMAR MAHATO, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 2,139 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Naro

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 7
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 26
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): NARO
Total area (ha): 543.86
Irrigated area (ha): 1.76
Forest area (ha): 93.28

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Naro

LGD code: 361390
Pincode: 828402
Post office: Topchanchi
Population (Census 2011): 1,814
Population (projected 2026): 2,139
Households: 349
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: UMESH KUMAR MAHATO
Block / Mandal: Topchanchi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Naro — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,814

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,139

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

349

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

411

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,814Census 2011
Households: 349Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1392026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4112026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Naro?

The pincode of Naro, Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828402. The post office is Topchanchi.

Which post office delivers to Naro?

Mail for Naro is delivered through Topchanchi post office, pincode 828402, in Topchanchi block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Naro located?

Naro is a village in Topchanchi block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Naro as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Naro village has a population of 1,814 across 349 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Naro?

The current sarpanch of Naro gram panchayat is UMESH KUMAR MAHATO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Naro in?

Naro falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Naro in?

Naro falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Naro?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Naro village is 59.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Naro?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Naro village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Naro?

12 schemes currently match residents of Naro, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Naro?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Naro village is 361390.

How big is Naro compared to other villages in Topchanchi block?

Naro ranks 19 of 114 villages in Topchanchi block by Census 2011 population (1,814 residents).

Who is the MLA of Naro?

Naro falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Naro?

Naro is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Naro in 2026?

Naro is estimated at 2,139 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,814 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Naro in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Naro in Dhanbad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Naro?

UMESH KUMAR MAHATO is the sarpanch of Naro gram panchayat, Topchanchi block. See the sarpanch list of Topchanchi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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